Christian
Seminaro

OF Christian Seminaro (Mundelein) has above-average tools across the board and was on the barrel with hard contact consistently throughout his round, averaging a 90.8 mph exit velocity (92.5 max). Seminaro also registered a 67 percent hard-hit rate at the plate, and on defense his strength showed on his throws home, measured at a high of 88 mph. He has a quick arm and he plays light on his feet. Overall, Seminaro is an upside, athletic prospect to know, especially as an uncommitted senior.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, crouched setup, fluid load with a long stride.  Athletic swing, repeats, quick hands, creates bat speed, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays easy.
Defense: Quick, athletic feet, gains ground through release, steady hands.
Run: 6.77 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride and finishes on balance. Simple swing, lets the ball travel, quick athletic hands and natural lift through the zone.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 MPH. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Loose athletic full arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate
Defense: Sure-hands, attacks the baseball, fields through the ball, clean transfer, shuffle to throw
Run: 6.63 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 72.66 Edge Score

Seminaro, who recently shifted to the outfield, has trimmed his 60 time down significantly, running a 6.69 at the event, down from a 7.23 in July of 2021. His frame continues to tick up as well, now listed at an athletic, 6-foot-1, 175-pounds. Seminaro showed a quick right-handed swing that stays on plane and tailored for consistent hard, lifted contact to the pull-side of the diamond. Defensively, he plays with pace and quick feet covering ground with ease in the outfield. His arm plays quick and strong, topping at 86 mph. 2023 outfielder on the rise.

Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with projection.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, balanced stance. Quick hands, flashed bat speed, swing stays on plane. Consistent hard, lifted contact to the pull-side gap.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Athletic, some carry.
Defense: Above-average feel, athletic actions, soft hands.
Run: 6.69 runner in the 60. Quick first step, runs with ease.

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance, minimal load, short stride. Repeatable, short, level swing, whole field approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 87.13 max exit velocity, averaged 78.39 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet, fields low and out in front, sure handed.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 151-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Athletic balance setup, minimal load, gap-to-gap approach.  Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Quick feet, average hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.28 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: OF 
Body: 5-foot-9, 140-pounds. Athletic, lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup and short stride. Loose levers at times, long bat path and pull approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays from the ground up, sure-handed, comfortable on the move and clean release.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-6, 125-pounds.
Defense: Quick exchange, plays through the ball.
Arm: RH. INF - 64 mph. OF - 66 mph. Short arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set up, bar load,  short stride. Level bat path, gap to gap approach.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.